This is particularly impressive when it is remembered that the dam was at less than 10 per cent capacity at the end of May this year.

The sudden lift in the dam level is due to a run of wet weeks, including last week, with Jenolan Caves recording just over two inches for the week, and Black Springs receiving 44.5 millimetres.

There was also snow and sleet around, accompanied by very strong winds.

Water is lying in gullies right across the district, and local dams are overflowing and that is setting the district up for fantastic spring growth, with great sub soil moisture.

Oberon is not alone with its huge rainfalls – other locations across the Central West such as Orange, Blayney and Bathurst have also received huge rain fall totals, with Ben Chifley Dam overflowing. Despite the fact that the dam is above 20 per cent, at this stage water restrictions will not change in Oberon.

A report into the use of Oberon dam water is expected in the coming weeks

Mayor Keith Sullivan said Oberon Council's hope is that the report produces a better management plan for the dam usage, and that there is a reduction in out-take for other users.

Councillor Sullivan said councillors are also asking that Oberon is given a bigger allocation to allow for growth, as he believes the town water and sewerage system can cater for 7500 people.

The wet conditions are set to continue, with Thursday expected to be cloudy with rain areas and fresh to gusty west to north-westerly winds.

Friday is expected to be cloudy with isolated showers in the west, and gusty winds.

Saturday may be slightly warmer, partly cloudy with the chance of showers and west to south-westerly winds.